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Quinebaug, CT
Census-designated place in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. ZIP codes: 06255, 06262.
Population
1,193
Land area
4.3sq mi
People per sq mi
275
ZIP codes
2
Quinebaug and its ZIP codes
Quinebaug at a glance
- Quinebaug is 63% less dense than Connecticut as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $105,181 a year, 10% more than the Connecticut figure of $95,781.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $237,800 (35% below Connecticut).
Local data for Quinebaug, CT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Quinebaug, CT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$105,181
Poverty rate
1.3%
Median home value
$237,800
Homeownership
97.0%
Bachelor's or higher
10.3%
Median age
56.5
Average commute
26.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (519), Polish Americans (222), Irish Americans (217).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region. PPP loans are for Quinebaug.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,440
29,055 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,025
BEA, 2024
PPP loans
$216K
10 loans, 26 jobs reported
How people get to work
Quinebaug, CT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone61.8%
- Carpooled13.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home23.3%
Average one-way commute: 26.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Quinebaug, CT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
951
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
81
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 15°F
50.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Quinebaug, CT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.4%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.8%
U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
ZIP codes in Quinebaug
2 in or overlapping Quinebaug. Population shown
Cities near Quinebaug
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| North Grosvenor DaleCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 2.3 |
| Webster, MACensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 3 |
| South WoodstockCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 4.9 |
| MechanicsvilleCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 0.8 |
| Southbridge Town, MACity | 6.4 mi | 20.2 |
| Quasset LakeCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 0.3 |
| PutnamCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 3.9 |
| Lake BungeeCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 0.4 |
| Witches WoodsCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 0.1 |
| Oxford, MACensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 3.5 |
| Sturbridge, MACensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 5.3 |
| Holland, MACensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.7 |
| DayvilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| Fiskdale, MACensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.2 |
| East Douglas, MACensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.4 |
| Pascoag, RICensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Quinebaug, CT in?
- Quinebaug is in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
- What ZIP codes are in Quinebaug, CT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Quinebaug include 06255, 06262.
- What is the population of Quinebaug, CT?
- About 1,193 people live in Quinebaug, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Quinebaug?
- Nearby places include North Grosvenor Dale (2.3 mi), Webster, MA (4.2 mi), South Woodstock (4.6 mi), Mechanicsville (4.8 mi), Southbridge Town, MA (6.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023